The Marco Polo Pasta Myth

An episode of the Stuff You Missed in History Class podcast, hosted by iHeartPodcasts, titled "The Marco Polo Pasta Myth" was published on June 1, 2009 and runs 10 minutes.

June 1, 2009 ·10m · Stuff You Missed in History Class

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As one of history's most well-known globetrotters, Marco Polo is credited with many important contributions to Western civilization. Many believe pasta is one of these contributions -- but is it a myth? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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As one of history's most well-known globetrotters, Marco Polo is credited with many important contributions to Western civilization. Many believe pasta is one of these contributions -- but is it a myth? Learn more in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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